Projected Gonzaga Starters

Cougar Player to Watch

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Tyler Haws is one of the best scorers in the western United States, and is the leader of the BYU team. He scored a season-low two points against the Zags the last time the two teams meet, and it will be interesting to see how he can adjust.

Unless Haws gets going, there is very little chance that the Cougs will be able to pull of the upset. If he gets hot, though, like his 42-point showing against Virginia Tech earlier this season, he will be fun to watch.

BYU Will Win If...

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They will win if they can find a defensive solution for Gonzaga's frontcourt. Kelly Olynyk and Elias Harris torched BYU with 51 combined points in Spokane, and the Cougs will need to find a way to prevent that.

I don't know if they will be able to pull of the feat, but if they can, a win is much more likely.

Final Prediction

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The home-court advantage will play a role for the Cougs, but it won't be big enough to stop Gonzaga's post players. Kelly Olynyk and the Bulldog offense will be dominant, and they will escape with plenty of breathing room.